Won U.S. District Courts

Cypress Wood Presbyterian Church v. The School Board of Collier County

School Locker

Summary

ADF attorneys filed suit against a Fla. school board after officials rejected a church's attempt to participate in a flier distribution program open to other community groups. Officials claimed that the materials, which advertised an upcoming Vacation Bible School, were too religious to be included.

Press Releases

March 24th, 2010
Despite settlement, Fla. school district again denies church access to flier program
November 26th, 2009
Fla. school district agrees to end ban on fliers for children’s event at church
June 18th, 2009
Fla. school district singles out church VBS fliers for censorship

Case Documents

Court

Title

Date

Resource

ADF letter to Collier County School Board

3/31/2010

Trial Court

Stipulated Dismissal

11/20/2009

Trial Court

5/26/2009

Case Profiles

David A. Cortman

David A. Cortman

Senior Counsel, Vice President of U.S. Litigation

David A. Cortman serves as senior counsel and vice president of U.S. litigation with Alliance Defending Freedom.